Tours and Travel committee

The Tours and Travel Committee contributes to OLLI's commitment to lifelong learning by organizing and leading tours to local and out-of-town destinations. These destinations are chosen by the committee for their historical and educational interest. We visit a wide range of locations, including factories, fire stations, museums, historical and archaeological sites, university and state capitol facilities, and farms and gardens. 

We conduct local tours, which are usually free, where members drive themselves and meet at the tour location. We also organize daylong bus trips to destinations that expand our horizons a little farther afield. Along with learning something new on each tour, we also enjoy the social opportunities of touring with fellow OLLI members.

Committee members have opportunities for personal development in researching, organizing, and conducting the tours. We work with the tour sites, restaurants, bus company, and the OLLI Curriculum Committee to set up each tour. We look for knowledgeable experts to lead and accompany each tour. We also handle the tour reservations, keeping an accurate list and reminding members of their upcoming reservations.

At the OLLI office, the committee maintains a bulletin board of OLLI tour topics, and a table for take-home travel literature and brochures.

For more information, please contact Connie Douglas, Tours and Travel committee Chair at  tours@ollireno.org.